- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Happy, KY
Robert W Combs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Robert W Combs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210477001174
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert W Combs Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 325
- students enrolled
Robert W Combs Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Robert W Combs Elementary School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 210477001174 · Happy, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 13:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry County Central High School (819 students)
Robert W Combs Elementary School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Robert W Combs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perry County C
Perry County Central High School
819 students
- West Perry Ele
West Perry Elementary School
743 students
- East Perry Cou
East Perry County Elementary School
603 students
- This school 325
Robert W Combs Elementary School
325 students
- Buckhorn Schoo 320
Buckhorn School
320 students
- Viper Elementa 282
Viper Elementary School
282 students
What this shows Robert W Combs Elementary School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert W Combs Elementary School compares
Robert W Combs Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 25% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,812
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.2%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: White at 98.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.6, Robert W Combs Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry County reports $15,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert W Combs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry County Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Perry Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Perry County Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckhorn School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Viper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert W Combs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert W Combs Elementary School
How many students attend Robert W Combs Elementary School?
Robert W Combs Elementary School has 325 students enrolled. It is a public school in Happy, KY. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert W Combs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert W Combs Elementary School is 13:1, which is 14% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert W Combs Elementary School?
76.7% of students at Robert W Combs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert W Combs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robert W Combs Elementary School is White at 98.2% of enrollment, in Happy, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert W Combs Elementary School?
Robert W Combs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Perry County?
Besides Robert W Combs Elementary School, Perry County also operates Perry County Central High School (819 students), West Perry Elementary School (743 students), and East Perry County Elementary School (603 students). See the Perry County district page for the complete list.